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Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Will Momo Faye Join Sayon Keita In UNC Frontcourt?

UNC Basketball has already landed Sayon Keita from Mali. Just west is Senegal, home of Momo Faye. Can Michael Malone land another post player while in Europe? How would Faye's experience and age help bring along Keita as a tandem in the Tar Heels' frontcourt? (View Video)

What the numbers and analytics say about UNC Basketball signee Neoklis Avdalas

UNC Basketball secured one of the nation’s most dynamic players in Neoklis Avdalas out of the transfer portal. The 6-foot-9 Virginia Tech transfer is extremely versatile. He can play on the wing and take over point guard duties if called upon. Because of his height, he could also play in the post if needed. Here is an advanced analytics breakdown of Avdalas. (USA Today)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Why Maxim Logue Is Not Expected To Enroll At UNC

Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss Thursday's news that FAU power forward Maxim Logue is no longer expected to transfer to UNC and play for the Tar Heels next season. (View Video)

As His Roster Comes Into Focus, Two Keys for Michael Malone’s UNC Basketball Debut

A handful of things have come into focus regarding the 2026-27 North Carolina basketball team, the program’s first under new coach Michael Malone. The Tar Heels will have a heavy international flavor. The Tar Heels also will be big. UNC also will have plenty of competitors with significant experience, by today’s standards, at the Power Four level. (Chapelboro.com)

Why UNC’s Henri Veesaar chose the NBA over multimillion-dollar NIL

Henri Veesaar’s decision to go pro was driven as much by lifestyle and academics as by money. CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander reported UNC made a substantial NIL pitch to keep him in Chapel Hill, but the 7-footer was ready to live like a full-time pro. "Some guys want to chase the professional life and don't want to be burdened by having class work anymore." (USA Today)

UNC's Caleb Wilson turns pickup run at campus rec center into farewell moment

Caleb Wilson has maintained that, throughout his breakout freshman season at UNC, he’s tried to be approachable - someone who wants classmates to feel comfortable saying hello or asking for a photo. “Throughout campus, I just try to make sure I speak to everyone,” Wilson said in October. “I always try to make everyone feel like I’m personable.” (MSN.com)

Projecting UNC Basketball’s 2026-27 starting lineup under Michael Malone

New UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone has done a strong job building the Tar Heels' roster through the transfer portal. Carolina has found a high-value point guard, added two productive transfers, a top international prospect, and brought back key players from last season. While the lineup is not complete, here are early projections for UNC's rotation. (USA Today)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC vs. Duke For Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje?

UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone has locked down one teenage frontcourt player while in Spain. The question is, can he land another while he's there to go with Sayon Keita? Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje is a 16-year-old big man with loads of talent. But can Malone win him over a suddenly more interested Jon Scheyer at Duke? (View Video)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - John Henson Discusses Sayon Keita, Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, and Others

247Sports director of scouting Adam Finkelstein and UNC basketball legend John Henson discuss 5-star Tar Heel center commitment Sayon Keita, the impact he could have on UNC’s roster next season, the latest scoops on frontcourt targets Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, Brice Dessert, and Momo Faye. (View Video)

Breaking down new UNC point guard Terrence Brown using advanced analytics

Utah transfer Terrence Brown gives UNC Basketball a high-scoring backcourt addition for next season. The 6-foot-3 rising senior averaged 19.9 points for Utah last season. His ability to score and create for others makes him a natural replacement for former Tar Heel guard Seth Trimble. Here are some notable analytics and stats from Brown in 2025-26. (USA Today)

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